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The Pretty Dress Guide to Packing for a Beach Holiday

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Clockwise from top left: Jovonnista Playsuit | Mango Maxi Dress | Gap Maxi Dress H&M Midi Dress | Zara | George | Topshop | Orion It's surprising how much goes into packing for a holiday. I'm not one of those people who can just throw a few things in a bag and go, I like to plan. Lets start with the shoes: One pair of trainers, one pair of nude-goes-with-everything heels, one pair of wedges, one pair of sandals and one pair of flip-flops. I nearly always end up sticking to sandals and flip-flops once I'm there, but I like to know I've got all the bases covered. The easiest and best way to pack shoes is using a plastic carrier bag. I usually line the bottom of my suitcase with shoes and then pack smaller items around them, leaving a relatively flat surface for the clothes to lie on. Converse trainers from BrandAlley The next staple is the little white dress - dressed up with wedges for the evening or down wit...

Beach Beauties

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It's finally happened. After weeks of glorious sunshine and un-English warmth, I've forgotten what it feels like to be cold. So in celebration of this, the fact that I've booked a holiday this week, and the summer sales - here's a round-up of some of the best beach-themed holiday wear on the web:  Ted Baker Bikini, Top £39 Briefs £35 Libertine by Giles Deacon Sea Horse Pendant £35 ( on sale ) (Both via ASOS )   London Rebel Sandals , £16 ( on sale ) Via ASOS JOY Maxi Dress £45 ( on sale ) Oliver Bonas Shell Ring £3 ( on sale ) French Connection Bikini, Top £24 Briefs £22 via ASOS Oliver Bonas Clam Bangle Roxy Palm Beach Print Bikini £35 ( on sale ) via ASOS House of Fraser Seagull Print Beach Towel £25 Ted Baker Starfish Earrings £29 via ASOS Oliver Bonas Necklace £26 Maison Scotch Jumper £57 (on sale ) via ASOS   Ted Baker Seahorse Bikini, Top £35 Briefs £35 French Connection Swimsuit £34 ( ...